Did you know that October is Squirrel Awareness Month? I didn’t know we needed more awareness of these little creatures, but let’s take it as a sign to learn more about squirrels!
Let’s start with some fun facts via Kids … Read More...
Whip It Up Crochet Blanket – Free Pattern
This Free Whip It Up Crochet Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like pure comfort crochet. It is a free download for a crochet afghan, and Mary Maxim describes it as a beautifully textured blanket with a plush, soft … Read More...
DIY Witch’s Brew Gift Pack With 3 Handmade Bath And Body Treats
Halloween gifts do not have to involve another bucket of sweets, plastic spiders or tiny toys that mysteriously appear under the sofa until Easter. This DIY Witch’s Brew Gift Pack contains three handmade bath and body treats designed for a … Read More...
Hand Sewing: A Journey to Unplug, Slow Down and Learn Something Old – A Quilter’s Honest Look Inside the Book
I’ll be completely honest before we even start.
Hand sewing has never been my strong point. In fact, I have almost zero patience for hand quilting. I love the look of it, I admire the tradition of it, but … Read More...
10 High-Protein Things To Add To Ramen Noodles
Instant ramen is quick, inexpensive and wonderfully comforting, but a plain packet may not keep you feeling satisfied for very long.
Adding protein is one of the easiest ways to turn those noodles into a more complete meal.
Chicken, beef, … Read More...
12 Free Baby Booties Sewing Patterns – Easy Fabric Shoes for Newborns & Babies
There is something slightly ridiculous about how satisfying it is to sew baby shoes.
They use barely any fabric, the finished project fits in the palm of your hand, and somehow a pair of tiny handmade booties can completely steal … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Needle Felted Pet Portraits
If you’ve ever looked at your furry friend and thought, I wish I could capture that face in wool, this week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday is for you. There’s something incredibly touching about creating a felted portrait of a … Read More...
Freebie Friday – Printable Grungy Roses, Torn Paper and Vintage Rose Stamps
There is just something about roses and old paper that makes my crafty heart happy.
Maybe it’s the faded ink.
Maybe it’s the slightly torn edges.
Maybe it’s that soft romantic cottage garden feel.
This week’s Freebie Friday – Junk … Read More...
Knit a Stunning Scarf Studded with Muppets
I guess I’m on a bit of a double knitting tear these days. Just the other day I shared some double knitting potholder patterns, and if you’re ready for a more complex double knitting pattern, I would love to … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Charts and Stuff
Charts and Stuff is a small but fun Etsy shop with a cartoony style to its designs. Let’s take a closer look.
This shop’s designs are mostly silly and full of color. The rainbow colored hair is a common feature … Read More...
Digital Stamps vs Rubber Stamps: Which Is Better for Cardmaking?
If you’ve been making handmade cards for more than five minutes, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once: Are digital stamps better than rubber stamps?
And if you’re anything like me, you probably own both… and still wonder … Read More...
The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals Review – The Best Book for Amigurumi Lovers Ready to Design Their Own Patterns
If you’ve ever found yourself whispering “just one more round” at 10:30pm while crocheting a tiny arm the size of your pinky finger, then you already understand the magic of amigurumi. And if you’re ready to move beyond simply following … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Sausage Dog (Dachshund) Softie
There’s something irresistibly charming about a long, low sausage dog. That stretched-out body, the little legs, the floppy ears — it’s no wonder dachshunds are such favourites. This 60cm long sausage dog softie captures that classic dachshund shape in fabric, … Read More...
Book Review: Pom Pom Pom Christmas – 40 Festive Pom Poms to Make
If you thought you knew how to make a pom pom, Pom Pom Pom Christmas by Henry Le may make you reconsider everything you’ve ever done with two circles of cardboard and a ball of yarn.
This book contains … Read More...
Free Baby Booties Sewing Pattern: Easy Fabric Booties in 4 Sizes
There are some sewing projects that are almost impossible to resist making tiny, and baby booties are definitely one of them.
Give me a couple of pretty fabric scraps and suddenly I am mentally matching booties to bibs, blankets and … Read More...
How to Make a Potion Shaker Card for Halloween
How fun is this Halloween shaker card from Chari!? She used brand new products from Lawn Fawn for this amazing design of two black cats playing with witchy potion bottles. The base of the card has a swirly blue die … Read More...
Book Review: Once in a Blue Moon
Kids all seem to go through a phase of loving trivia, and if you’ve got kids who want to know about the tallest, biggest and weirdest things in nature, they’ll enjoy the book Once in a Blue Moon by Emily … Read More...
Why Brava Yarn Is a Great Choice for Crochet Projects
If your crochet project needs plenty of colour, easy-care yarn and a sensible price, Brava is one of those dependable acrylic yarns worth keeping in mind. Even better, Brava is the Yarn of the Month and is currently 20% off … Read More...
Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Kit Featuring Handmade Sweetness by My Sew Quilty Life
If you love soft pastel fabrics and quilt patterns that look far more complicated than they really are, the Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Kit is a very tempting new release.
The quilt features pretty rows of patchwork made with the … Read More...
Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Finger Painting Craft for Kids
Thanksgiving crafts have a habit of sneaking up on us. One minute we are still finding fake spiderweb stuck behind the sofa, and the next minute someone needs a turkey craft for preschool by tomorrow morning.
This easy Thanksgiving turkey … Read More...